Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Every; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Primary School in Kent invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week, 8.00am–4.00pm Mon-Thu and 8.00am–3.30pm Fri, 38 weeks per year plus five days.

The HLTA will cover classes across EYFS to KS2, lead learning, support teachers, and liaise with families to support pupil progress. GCSE English and Maths are required, with a proactive, collaborative approach valued.

Qualifications

• Hold GCSE qualifications, or equivalent, in English and mathematics.
• Experience of leading whole-class learning.
• Confident in managing behaviour and communicating professionally with parents.
• Motivated, flexible and able to use their own initiative.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and value every child.
• Be a positive and consistent role model for our pupils.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Deliver and adapt planned lessons, manage behaviour and routines.
• Mark pupils’ work and speak to parents when necessary.
• Support year groups and teachers through interventions and in-class support.

Skills

Lead whole-class learning

Behaviour management

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Tiger Primary School)

Location: Tiger Primary School, Kent, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Higher Level Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday, 30th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November/December 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ school in the heart ofLoose, Maidstone with over 450 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum isdesigned to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-lifeexperiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves toexperience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enrichedcurriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academicand personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as anindividual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own uniqueeducational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning,thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork,Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming andinviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms.Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL childrento achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeingand development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learningthat is truly inspirational.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building aworkplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We activelywelcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who aredifferently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minorityethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. Wevalue the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring andbelieve they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustmentsduring the recruitment process, we are happy to support you..

What's in it for you?

• Avibrant and exciting place to work
• Afriendly and supportive environment
• Anexcellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research andnationally accredited qualifications
• Thesupport of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools andone Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery,for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to educationstaff.
• Awell-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• Anopportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporatehealthcare scheme

Tiger Primary School has an exciting opportunity toappoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, working 37 hours per week:8.00am–4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am–3.30pm on Friday. This is a permanent role, working 38 weeks per year plus an additional five days.

We are looking for a motivated, committed and experiencedHigher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Tiger family. This is an excitingopportunity to become part of a friendly and hardworking team within a schooldetermined to achieve the highest standards for all its pupils.

The majority of the role will involve covering classesacross EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The successful applicant will beconfident leading whole-class learning, delivering and adapting plannedlessons, managing behaviour and maintaining established classroom routines.They will also be expected to mark pupils’ work and speak to parents wherenecessary.

When not covering classes, the HLTA will be deployedflexibly to support year groups and teachers through targeted interventions andin-class support. Experience of working across EYFS and both key stages istherefore highly desirable.

The successful applicant will be able to work effectivelyunder direction while also using their own initiative. They will build positiverelationships with pupils, colleagues and parents, and demonstrate patience,care and respect for every child.

The successful applicant will:

• HoldGCSE qualifications, or equivalent, in English and mathematics.
• Haveexperience of leading whole-class learning.
• Beconfident in managing behaviour and communicating professionally withparents.
• Bemotivated, flexible and able to use their own initiative.
• Workcollaboratively as part of a team and value every child.
• Bea positive and consistent role model for our pupils.

We can offer you:

• Ahappy and friendly team whose members work collaboratively and support oneanother.
• Professionaldevelopment opportunities to support your career progression.
• Childrenwho will make you smile every day.
• Astrong and supportive local community, including governors and parents.

Candidate Pack - Higher Level Teaching Assistant 2026.pdf

Tiger Prospectus 2026 Intake - Final.pdf